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Law enforcement in Chatham and Effingham counties are searching for a 27-year-old man suspected of shooting his girlfriend early Saturday morning at a Savannah apartment complex.

Cori Rayshan Hines, of Rincon, is wanted by Savannah-Chatham police on an aggravated assault warrant stemming from the about 2:30 a.m. shooting at an apartment at the Oaks at Brandlewood Apartments, in the 5100 block of Garrad Avenue, said Julian Miller, Savannah-Chatham police spokesman.

The victim was treated for her injuries at Memorial University Medical Center and released.

After the incident that followed a confrontation, Miller said, Hines fled the apartment complex in a black Toyota Camry.

Rincon police were advised a few hours later the vehicle was spotted in the Effingham Parc Apartments complex at Town Park Road, Miller said. Witnesses advised investigators Hines was in an apartment in the complex that he shares with another woman.

About 6 a.m. Saturday Rincon Police, Effingham County Sheriff’s Office deputies, and the Savannah-Chatham SWAT team responded to the apartment complex, said David Ehsanipoor, ECSO spokesman.

During a search several hours later law enforcement officers were not able to locate Hines inside the apartment and determined he’d fled the area, Ehsanipoor said.

The suspect was last seen wearing a red T-shirt and blue jeans and is considered by law enforcement to be armed and dangerous.

Anyone with information on the case is asked to call Crimestoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637). In the body type, include “CStop2020” plus the tip. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.

A confidential Tip Line also is open directly to investigators at 912-525-3124. Callers preferring to speak directly to the detectives without reward potential can arrange private discussions.